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Republicans are pouring money into more than three dozen US House races previously considered “safe” after internal polling showed they could be vulnerable in the November 3 election, according ​to three Republican operatives familiar with the party’s thinking.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighed in on how the GOP is shifting their usual strategy this midterm election in Reuters.

The President has long insisted on loyalty, but in recent weeks, a growing number of Republican candidates and elected officials have distanced themselves from core pieces of his agenda: from calling for an end to the U.S. war with Iran and relief from high prices, to criticizing his handling of key agenda issues like immigration.

It comes at a critical moment for the GOP. With less than 40 days until voting ends, control of both the Senate and House of Representatives could come down to just a handful of toss-up races.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on the GOP shift to putting more distance from the President and his policies in NPR .

Democrats in tight Senate and House contests are fighting back against efforts to brand their party as communists, an effort they say has taken on new urgency in a midterm cycle that has seen candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) dominate in high-profile primary races.

At the Republican midterm convention this month, GOP leaders warned of the dangers of a blue wave in November. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on the Democratic identity going into the November midterms in The Hill.

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s push to restrict mail-in ballots, leaving the President unhappy with the court. Additionally, conversations over the rapid growth of AI continue as top staff at AI companies express warnings about slowing down innovation to protect humanity. 

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn shared her thoughts on this and more on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined The Julie Mason Show with guest host Elliot Williams to discuss where things stand 50 days before the midterms, how Republicans are navigating the ever evolving discussion around AI and what the future holds for the 2028 Presidential elections. 

As AI staff at top companies express their concerns about AI, the debate over AI regulations and how quickly legislation could be passed has only grown. Overseas, Russia and Ukraine agree to stop targeting energy targets as the war continues which comes as both gasoline and diesel prices rise across the world. 

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined BBC World News’ The Context to discuss this and more. 

The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – U.S. President Donald ​Trump and billionaire Elon Musk – have finally turned on the spigot with less than eight weeks to go before Election Day.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts with Reuters on how the new Trump-backed super PAC may have enough distance from Trump to be able to influence voters who might tune out otherwise: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-musk-super-pacs-unleash-millions-boost-republicans-battleground-races-2026-09-11/

Today marks six months since the start of the war with Iran.

The conflict has settled into a tense but relatively quiet holding pattern, as the Trump administration pivots into an economic pressure campaign weeks ahead of midterm elections, assuring Americans that negotiations are playing out behind the scenes.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean discussed how the war in Iran remains a political vulnerability for Republicans in The Hill.

The DNC announced that South Carolina will hold the first 2028 presidential primary in contrast with New Hampshire’s state law mandating that the Granite State will always have the first primary. 

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss this and more.

The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose control of Congress.  

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighed in on where main policy issues currently stand and if any headway will be made before the midterm elections in The Hill.